Sports Area Director

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Active Sports Group Full time

Take charge in 2025 Turn your love for sports into your own business with the Active Sports Group


Are you ready to take control of your future and build a business that makes a real difference? If you’re passionate about sports, have leadership qualities, and want to inspire young people to lead active, healthy lives, then the Active Sports Group franchise opportunity is perfect for you.


Unlock Your Potential with Active Sports Group


With three franchise opportunities to choose from, our proven franchise model will help you achieve your career and lifestyle goals. As an Active Sports Group franchisee, you will:


  • Run your own business and be your own boss.
  • Inspire the next generation by providing fun, healthy, and inclusive sports programs for children aged 18 months to 11 years.
  • Receive full support from our experienced team, with training, marketing, and access to proprietary software to streamline daily operations.


About Us


Founded in 2005, Active Sports Group is a nationally recognised brand that enhances sporting opportunities for young people in local communities across the UK and Ireland.


Our values are simple … to provide a fun, healthy, and inclusive environment where every child from 18 months to 11 years old can thrive, regardless of their circumstances. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be active and healthy, and we are committed to making this accessible for all.


With three franchise opportunities on offer, you can choose the target group you feel most passionate about.


Active Totz Pre-School (18 months - 5 years)


Active Sport Multi-Sports (4 – 11 years)


Active Soccer Football (4 – 11 years)



What You’ll Get:


  • Low startup investment with exclusive territory rights.
  • Flexible working options - part-time to full-time opportunities.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support from our expert team.
  • Access to our proprietary Sport Software to help manage bookings, lessons, and payments.
  • Dedicated marketing support, including initial launch campaigns, ongoing assistance, and templated assets to help grow your business.
  • The satisfaction of helping children build confidence and stay active


What You’ll Need:


  • A passion for sports and inspiring young people.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a positive and proactive approach.
  • Self-motivated, team player and hard working.
  • Show initiative and innovation.
  • FA or NGB qualification (minimum Level 1 or 2).
  • DBS certification, Safeguarding, and First Aid training.



We have exciting plans to expand the Active Sports Group and are looking for new franchisees that would love to run their own business and build the Active brand together. This is your chance to create a rewarding career while making a positive impact on your local community.


If you’re driven, self-motivated, and ready to join a growing network of successful franchisees, apply now and start your Active Sports Group journey


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